Chief Science Advisor

• Jan 2023 - Present

Medical scientist and clinician focusing on investing in fitness, rejuvenation and longevity start-ups Medical scientist and clinician focusing on investing in fitness, rejuvenation and longevity start-ups

Security Consultant

• Jul 2020 - Jan 2023

Corporate Trainer

• Mar 2019 - Jul 2020

Writer

• Aug 2014 - Jul 2020

In 2016, I wrote and published "Boondoggle: My Unexpected Career as a Military Defense Contractor," my eighth book. It is the first authoritative book about the defense contracting industry written by an "at will" contractor and sheds light on this complex, secretive and powerful industry. In 2018, I coauthored "108 Years: A Korean Way of Health" with Grandmaster A. Y. Kwon. Later that year I also published the autobiographical "Outsider: My Career in Medicine." I have published over a hundred articles on health, fitness and fearless living on my blog (SecondSixty.wixsite.com/lloydsparks), my newsletter (SecondSixty.substack.com) and on Medium.com. Show less

Security Specialist

• Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

I work with private corporate clients to plan, improve and provide security. I work with private corporate clients to plan, improve and provide security.

Senior Analyst

• Oct 2012 - Aug 2014

I supervised the analysis of sparse and unreliable intelligence data to predict and prevent attacks on US/coalition forces in Afghanistan, performed deep source analysis to better assess reliability of reports and to task collectors with finding essential elements of intelligence (EEI), developed all-source association matrices and constructed link diagrams and other data visualization tools. Provided quality control & identified emerging trends and patterns of attacks on US/coalition forces enabling implementation of more effective security policies. As a result, casualties fell from a high of 80 per month in 2012 to single digits throughout the year 2014. Show less

Consulting Training and Development Specialist

• Jan 2009 - Sep 2012

In 2009 I was tasked to oversee the delivery of 2,520 hours of instruction at Ft. Devens Military Intelligence (MI) school. I managed the schedule of 12 contractors plus two unscheduled pop-up classes, delivering 3,264 hours of instruction, exceeding forecasted hours by almost 30% for 2009. In addition, I prevented a $390,000 cost overrun. Starting in 2010, I managed the expansion of the MI school program to four programs with 40 contractors. I appointed and trained four junior managers, and supervised four simultaneous programs of instruction. As a result, we trained over 400 students, delivering the highest test scores and graduation percentage in history of the school. I was commended as the best of 40+ instructors. I perfected the delivery of scheduled instruction to zero failures by implementing systematic pre-execution checks and back-up procedures. We exceeded 100% delivery of contract hours, optimizing program success and customer satisfaction. I was rated both years by Raytheon as “greatly exceeds expectations.” I developed an efficient method of coordinating instructor hours that minimized overtime and deconflicted teaching schedules, creating a comprehensive system and display of the manning table and scheduled events. The system was so effective that it was adopted as SOP by the customer in 2009. I eliminated over $50,000 per week in wasted contract instructor costs over 10 weeks. I also improved work space, connectivity and accountability for equipment and supplies by creating and implementing a Raytheon Six Sigma project. The result doubled available work space, ensured reliable connectivity, and simplified supply accountability in 2010 with no additional cost to the project. Show less

Director of Instruction

• Jan 2009 - Feb 2012

I improved battalion Battle Focused Readiness (BFR) statistics by identifying and training the weakest performers while rewarding soldiers who maintained readiness. As a result, we raised battalion BFR statistics from last place to first out of 25 training battalions in 2010. I introduced the new Army Learning Model 2015 (ALM) policy by designing and implementing collaborative, student-centered instruction methodology in compliance with ALM. As a result, the graduation rate rose from 50% to 95% in 2011. Show less

Assistant Operations Coordinator

• Jul 2007 - Jul 2008

I planned and implemented executive protection for visiting US government VIPs, senators, general officers, and corporate executives, coordinating site security with the embassy security officer (RSO). I also participated in counter-surveillance assignments and joint intelligence collection projects with other governmental agencies. I planned and implemented executive protection for visiting US government VIPs, senators, general officers, and corporate executives, coordinating site security with the embassy security officer (RSO). I also participated in counter-surveillance assignments and joint intelligence collection projects with other governmental agencies.